What is plex indirect connection?

Plex indirect connection refers to a situation where the Plex media server cannot establish a direct connection with the client device due to issues with network configuration or firewall settings. In this scenario, the server routes the media stream through a remote third-party server, which acts as a proxy to relay the data to the client device. This can lead to slower streaming performance and increased buffering times, as the data has to travel through an extra hop and may be subject to network congestion or latency. To avoid indirect connections, users can try optimizing their network settings, enabling port forwarding, disabling VPNs or firewalls, or using a reliable internet service provider.